Well, he 20 now -- and, so far, it has not happened.This is not to take anything away from an extraordinarily talented individual -- especially at such a young age -- but the comparison was ridiculous.Who knows how much it damaged this young man's emotional and intellectual development to have such ridiculous expectations made of him?
Oh David, don't you get it? The most important part is - he's Jewish!
For those interested in Savants in general: Bright Splinters of the Mind by Beate Hermelin. See, Savants on You Tube and you'll see a lot of different kinds of unbelievable skills.
Well, he 20 now -- and, so far, it has not happened.
ReplyDeleteThis is not to take anything away from an extraordinarily talented individual -- especially at such a young age -- but the comparison was ridiculous.
Who knows how much it damaged this young man's emotional and intellectual development to have such ridiculous expectations made of him?
Oh David, don't you get it? The most important part is - he's Jewish!
ReplyDeleteFor those interested in Savants in general:
ReplyDeleteBright Splinters of the Mind by Beate Hermelin.
See, Savants on You Tube and you'll see a lot of different kinds of unbelievable skills.